The School Board wishes to promote the continued improvement of the instructional and curricular program of the schools through all appropriate means. The Board will encourage members of the school staff and of the student body who wish to pursue a promising program for school improvement.

An innovative program design shall address the steps below when appropriate to the project:

A.

rationale

B.

specific objectives

C.

supportive research

D.

cost factors

E.

in-service requirements

F.

plans for broader implementation

G.

methods for evaluation

Each innovative program shall be consistent with the Corporation's objectives and long range plans. Programs must comply with Federal and State guidelines. (See Policy 2210)